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Showing posts with label calphalon steak knives. Show all posts

Shun Ken Onion 2-Piece Carving Set

Shun Ken Onion 2-Piece Carving SetI recieved this carving set for my birthday and was VERY pleased with how well it cuts. No real effort is necessary. The quality is amazing. The look is very nice. Would recommend to anyone who wants a carving set.

I am a professional Chef with 36 years experience and have always loved my Henckels. My knives are my tools.

I bought this set as a wedding gift for my nephew. When I unboxed the knife (to put a penny in the box for good luck) I took the knife out of the box and was very impressed with the balance, grip and edge. It is not stamped. It is not part of a starter set. It is not for peeling carrots.

I was so impressed, that I promptly ordered one for myself and retired my 10 year old Henckels carver. I did a prime rib at home last week and could not believe how well this knife carved. I was able to do English cuts like I was cutting butter.

I did a side by side with my Henckels that was just back from being professionally sharpened. The Henckels was Triple A and the Shun was MAJOR LEAGUE. If you have the nerve to step up with the big boys, this is a real knife. It will last a lifetime. Really.

I'm sold. My next knife will be another Shun.

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Oneida Carolina 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12

Oneida Carolina 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12This is a very impressive set. Not only is this set 18/10 (which is becoming harder and harder to find), but the pieces have a significant weight to them. The design is simple, yet elegant. I cannot emphasize enough how pleased I am with the quality of this set. I purchased this set as a gift, and I would not hesitate to purchase another seteither for myself or for a gift. The price is outstanding for an 18/10 flatware set.

This is nice looking, heavy flatware that is perfect for every day use. My husband is a little picky about the way flatware with too many frills or flowers on the handle feels in his hand so when I saw this one with no pattern at all, I knew it would fit the bill for us.

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This is the heaviest flatware that Oneida makes and it is a great product well worth the money. I would not hesitate to purchase this product again!

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It is is how others 'reviewers' have described it. It is heavy yet well balanced. I use it as my everyday ware yet I have used it with my best china and have had guests comment on how lovely the design and feel is. One of my guests was looking to purchase a nice set of flatware and had been looking for well over a year. They loved this design and the feel so much the next day, got on line and purchased a set for themselves

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These flatware pieces are very heavy and oversized, which is what I wanted for more formal dining. They do look great with oversized dinnerware. The pattern is very simple and the sheen is polished not a brushed effect.

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Household Essentials CedarFresh Cedar Drawer and Shelf Liner, 6-Feet by 10-Inch

Household Essentials CedarFresh Cedar Drawer and Shelf Liner, 6-Feet by 10-InchThis liner is very thin, paper quality; shipping was very costly.

Product ok, however, wish you could buy in the USA, because

the shipping is more than the product.

I'd love it if this were a little easier to install. A sticky back like contact paper would be great, or the ability to flatten it out better to put up. It is rolled very tight and hard to unroll without splitting along the seams. It is very pretty and smells great though.

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I introduced the cedar roll into my top drawers a few weeks ago when I got my new dresser. It's nice, and it smelled good at first, but I didn't notice it after the first week or so, and I don't think it's worth it to take all my clothes out just to spray it. I don't think I'll buy it again.

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I used this liner on my linen closet shelves and in the bureau drawers. It lost it's scent fairly quickly, though.

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I have long known the benefits of real cedar in regards to keeping pests at bay. This product is nice and is a real "sliver" of cedar wood. The smell is divine. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is I don't think 6ft x 10in goes far.

Fred and Friends Nibble Cheese Board

Fred and Friends Nibble Cheese BoardThis was a gift for a family member. She loves it! cute little mouse and cuts great, the board is a nice quality and doesn't shred (unlike the seemingly new trend of practically cork board material)

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Victorinox Oyster Knife 3-Inch Narrow Boston Style Blade, Red SuperGrip Handle

Victorinox Oyster Knife 3-Inch Narrow Boston Style Blade, Red SuperGrip HandleI broke the tip off of it, but I think that's more down to the oyster I was working with than the knife itself.

The tip of the blade chipped badly after only about 6 oysters. I will not be buying another an would not recommend it to anyone.

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Forschner 10" Breaking Knife

Swiss Army Brands 40538 Breaking Knife, 10-InchI just received this knife and have been using it to filet anything I catch in the Florida Keys. Safe handle and very sharp blade make quick work out of cleaning fish. I cut the slabs off each side then I use a long thin filet knife to take the skin off.

These are all we use for fileting and skinning salmon in Alaska. For the price you can't find a better knife in the field or in the kitchen.

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Kueken Ceramic Knives Trio

Kueken Ceramic Knives TrioOMG these knives are fantastic!!! Super sharp so watch your fingers!!! Love, love, love these knives!!! Great price, great quality!!!!highly recommend!!

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 7-Piece Knife Set with Block

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 7-Piece Knife Set with BlockI shopped for a long time and selected these for my wife for christmas. We love to cook and her old knives were getting a little boring these knives are far from it. The handle feels great and having a full tang that extends through the comfortable curves handle looks AND feels great. We use all of the knives a great deal. The only things *missing* which you'll want to add on are a 6" chef's knife and a bread knife. We had the latter already, so that made this set a no-brainer. I will be picking up the other "missing" knife for $80 at a chain shop. I cannot say enough about the quality. If you're a foodie or just like to have nice, great-looking equipment in your kitchen, these knives beat the snot out of the 4and 5-star lines.

As a 30-something single living in Germany, I took it on a recommendation to buy a set of Henckels. I'm not much of a cook, and didn't really see the purpose of spending so much for a knife set. However, she was cute and I was smitten so... you know.

This sounds really weird writing it, but it's true: a great set of knives can revolutionize how you feel about working in the kitchen. It's true! Cutting lettuce, the blade literally falls right through to the block. Cutting breads, fruits, veggies, meats... hell, anything! Ripe tomatoes? Please...

One word of caution: if you're like me and have used what you perceive to be as "sharp" blades, be careful. These knives need getting used to. Too much pressure and you're all the way through and well into your fingers before realizing it. I'm dead serious folks I demonstrated to friends by dry shaving a portion of my arm in one pass. The blade had been used for a year by then... Thanks for reading.

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J.A. Henckels have a reputation of being a leader in knives, and knife lines like this one are the reason they have been in business for hundreds of years. These knives have perfect weighting in each knife for a point of balance that allows for a virtually effortless cutting motion. For instance the balance point on the chef's knife is just to the handle side of the point where the handle meets the blade so that the knife easily rotates at that point to allow a rocking cut with unparalleled ease. In comparison, the balance point on the santoku is mid-handle for a chopping motion. I am sure I will buy more of these knives in the future to complete my set, but this 7 piece set is a great starting point that won't hurt your wallet too badly.

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These were Christmas gift for my wife. Expensive but worth the money. My wife and I are very pleased with these knives and recommend them highly.

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These knives came recommended by several of the culinary instructors at the college I teach at. I purchased them as a gift for my son who is starting a business. So far, he loves them. The handle and the knife are one unit so you don't have to worry about the handle separating and they are not too heavy but very sturdy.

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Victorinox Cutlery 3.25-Inch Paring Knife, Small Black Polypropylene Handle

Victorinox Cutlery 3.25-Inch Paring Knife, Small Black Polypropylene HandleI have half a dozen or so of these and use them constantly much more than my larger, expensive knives. A friend gave me one as a stocking stuffer for Christmas about 5 years ago and I loved it so much that I ordered more. They all still cut as well as they did originally but they're so handy that I just bought another two. They're the perfect, daily-use small knife for light cooking. The serrated version is excellent, too. At this price, you can't go wrong!

I ordered this knife because it was a bit cheaper than the one with the larger handle which was the same length. Mistake.

The handle was just a bit too small for my comfort, and I ended up ordering the larger handle as well.

Like all Swiss Army knives, you can count on a beautifully sharp blade which cuts easily and cleanly thru onions, carrots, just about anything. Great blade.

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I got these knives as a present for my boyfriend, who used to not own a single decent knife. I got them because they're dirt cheap, but then I read in Cook's Illustrated that Victorinox is actually one of their top brands. It is super sharp and works great. A steal for this price!

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Got this for my wife to replace a dangerously crappy paring knife, as she likes thin/light paring knives and I find myself using it more than the more expensive forged knife which were my standard. Plus, I just run it through the dishwasher (in its own pocket of the silverware section) and touch it up with a steel when it comes out.

Now I'm wondering if I should buy a 5" too.

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This is a great knife for small veggie cutting. It's sharp and lightweight. And a great price. I highly recommend it.

Yamazaki Hospitality Austen 5-Piece Basic Serving Set

Yamazaki Hospitality Austen 5-Piece Basic Serving SetI've used these for a couple of get togethers now and they are absolutely great. Friends have been asking for them so I guess I'll be buying more! They are heavy, pretty, and perfect for party size serving dishes. I've not seen a scratch (even though they reside in a drawer full of other utensils) and I love the heft.

Nice!

These seem to be nice quality serving pieces, Plain pattern would complement any tablesetting. The price is very reasonable for the quality.

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Chroma Haiku Yakitori 4 1/4 inch Small Chef Knife

Chroma Haiku Yakitori 4 1/4 inch Small Chef KnifeI bought one of the paring knives and the little Deba knife just to see what the quality of the steel was like in them. I was quite impressed with what I received.

Out of the box both were quite sharp, after a little time on a good stone, hard Arkansas and a black finish stone, the knife holds an impressive edge and retains it fairly well through normal kitchen use.

Obviously the blade is stamped and ground to shape but the fit and finish of the blade and handle are very good and I find these little knives quite handy around the galley for most lite duty chores. Cutting veggies, slicing up stew meat and other lite duty work both knives are great.

I even disassembled a frying chicken as a test to see how they stood up, keep in mind I didn't chop bones but rather sliced through the joints and I split the breast with a larger knife as well, the knives did quite well working out of their league.

You can't go wrong for the price and you will find these a nice addition to your kitchen.

One thing you will need to do is get a good stone and learn to sharpen a knife properly to maintain the razor edge.

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Dansk Bistro Cafe Stainless-Steel Flatware 3-Piece Hostess Set

Dansk Bistro Cafe Stainless-Steel Flatware 3-Piece Hostess SetIt's as you'd expect. It matches the pattern and arrived in excellent condition.

Each piece was in a protective plastic sleeve and in a Dansk box.

I bought this to complete my 12 place settings purchased over 7 years ago. It matches perfectly and looks just as beautiful as the rest of the flatware. I use this everyday and wash in the dishwasher without any issues.

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Gourmet Settings Balance 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

Gourmet Settings Balance 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4I saw this flatware and just had to have it because of it's style. It's very well made and the knives have no "seams" like my old knives; the blade and handle are made as a single piece. The pieces and long and elegant and well-balanced. The only drawback is that the teaspoons do not fit into a container of Yoplait yogurt because of their width, so I did not get rid of my older spoons. That is the only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5. They come out of the dishwasher beautifully clean. I just love them!

I was looking for a modern design set of flatware without spending a fortune and I found it. After falling in love with several modern flatware sets, including Dansk Odin, which costs about $100 for one 5-piece place setting, I decided to give this set a try. If I didn't like it, it could be relegated to my beach house which has become over the years a receptacle for purchases I'm not crazy about. Much to my surprise, this set is much nicer than it's price indicates. The pieces are the larger continental size, they are heavy (I don't care what any other reviewer says, I know what I'm talking about), and they have a mod look that usually comes at a much higher price point.

The negatives are, the wedge shape of the knife blade seems a little awkward, as most modern cutlery does. The handles may be thin for persons used to traditionaly designed handles. Although people who are used to the modern handles will find them comfortable and quite manuverable. Some people (those who don't know how to use a spoon properly) wont like the large circular spoons. But if you do know how to properly use a spoon it wont be an issue.

All in all, it's a very nice set at an unbeatable price for what you get. I've lived with mine for a month now and I will be purchasing another 20-piece set to make 8 place settings in all.

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Maybe I'm not having luck with Amazon flatware sets. I returned two sets and this one also came with some defects. It had tough dark grey stuff on edges of many of the pieces. Most of them came off by scratching them with finger nail. But some of them were lodged in grooves and I couldn't get them off. They were grooves that weren't supposed to be there. (I posted the pic of it).

Update: The replacement set also came with a few pieces with similar defects. Luckly I still had the old set, so I swapped out the bad pieces and returned the old set with all bad ones. If you are returning this set, hold on the the old one till you inspect the replacement set.

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These are nice. I bought 2 sets but I see they are rusting and chipping already. The spoons are sooo big you can't put them in your mouth!

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This flatware was more beautiful than expected. And marked 18/10!! Love the shape of the spoons. The knife is pure elegance. Shipped quickly. Totally satisfied.

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YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Usuba Chef Vegetable Knife 7.7" 195mm - MADE IN JAPAN

YOSHIHIRO- Shiroko-Kasumi Usuba Chef Vegetable Knife 7.7' 195mm - MADE IN JAPANI'm a restaurant cook and over the years, I've had a number of Henkels and Wusthof knives, but have gradually been replacing them with Shun and Miyabi.

After having bought this usuba knife, I will gradually replace all my knives with Yoshihiro brand knives. I really can't emphasize how great this knife is. It arrived very sharp (and with fast delivery) and after a few runs on my waterstones, it was literally as sharp as a razor. I took it against the top of my arm and it took off every hair the same way a store bought shaving razor would. My Shuns and Miyabis can do the same after sharpening, but they don't maintain that edge for nearly as long as the Yoshihiro blade. The design, shape, and build of this Yoshihiro also makes it much easier knife to sharpen than the Miyabis I have (7000 Pro series). You can tell it was built for someone who would be sharpening it by hand. Just looking at it side by side with the Shuns and Miyabi, you can tell its a vastly superior knife. AND ITS IN THE SAME PRICE RANGE!

I was slightly hesitant to buy a shiroko knife because I was worried about rust stains, but it hasn't been an issue at all. I just dry it off immediately after washing and its been in perfect condition.

So like I said, its the best knife I've ever had and I will soon replace my whole set with Yoshihiro.

P.S. You know that thing sushi chefs do with a daikon where they rotate it against the blade and turn into into one translucent sheet? I've tried that before with my other knives and it wasn't very easy and my product wasn't all that clean. I did it with this usuba and came out with some very professional looking results. It something that obviously needs practice, but you need a knife like this in order to make similar delicate cuts.

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Mikasa Bravo Large Salad Serving Fork

Mikasa Bravo Large Salad Serving ForkBeautiful stuff, but it won't even fit in my dishwasher. ALL "Bravo" serving pieces are HUGE. Reminds me of the serving pieces you see at a resturant salad bar or buffet table, or what you'd get from a caterer. Had to return all my new "Bravo" flatware and service pieces for this reason.

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Slitzer® 21-Pc. Professional Chef's Cutlery Set with Case

Slitzer® 21-Pc. Professional Chef's Cutlery Set with CaseThis 21 piece knife set is absolutely awesome! My wife uses hers all the time to make the most precise cuts she has ever made. The case is diesel and won't allow any damage to the knives. It may be a bit overkill, but when you have a chef who wants to protect their "tools", then this case is absolutely perfect! Fast delivery and exactly as promised.

I would reccomnd this for the begining chef it is an excellent set of knves

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Okay, ever see a knife set, 21 pieces for 99 dollars. At $109 delivered I was skeptical, but i had actually handled and used this set before. If for any reason you were going to go out and spend a hundred dollars on a single knife, smack yourself in the face, and go buy this set, any knife you could ever need, a 5 pound cleaver, razor sharp cutlery, and everything in the picture is true, probably bigger and nicer than you thought!! Buy 2!!!!

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Aside from the large metal briefcase that looks as if you're planning an assassination these are a decent set of knives for the price. Fairly light weight plastic handles do feel a touch flimsy and the blades themselves are not incredibly sharp, but again for the novice or otherwise non-professional chef these are hardly concerns certainly given the price point. If your concern is durability I would likely look elsewhere; indeed the knives themselves do their job and no problems have yet arisen however they do occasionally feel (as well as look) relatively cheap. The only other minor complaint would be the sort of unnecessary items that come with it. While it is great to find a set of knives with a 10" chef knife, cleaver, and what could otherwise be described a machete I certainly did not need the included potato peeler. A fine product though all-in-all though; likely worth the capital.

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This has everything a starter chef would want or need. The only thing missing is the roll case to make it easier to carry to class. It also has a few extra things not needed for class but can be used for other things. It wasn't a bad price for it either. Most places are asking almost $300 especially if you buy them individually.

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John Boos 18-Inch Octagonal Cutting Board

John Boos 18-Inch Octagonal Cutting BoardI bought this item so that I will NEVER have to buy another cutting board again. My cabinet is full of warped, cracked "quality" boards. The delivery box was broken and the board was loose. I expected to see the board was damaged but it was not. It is a sturdy, very thick (3 inches!), gorgeous cutting board with handles for ease of cleaning. The problem was it was very, very dry and needed to be oiled immediately. You should order the oil at the same time so you can treat it right away. Now that I've oiled it several times, it is the best cutting board I've ever used. Although it is quite heavy. I recommend Boos. I understand they are the BEST cutting boards you can buy and mine was worth the $$$.

Amazon did a great job of packing this item: the box was gigantic and well padded. The board arrived in perfect condition. We have not yet had a chance to use the board, but it looks beautiful.

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Fox Run Apple Divider

Fox Run Apple DividerAfter just a few uses, this apple corer's blades began to bend upwards so that when you cut an apple, it no longer cuts all the way through. I was hoping to find a metal apple corer/cutter that would replace my plastic ones whose handles always break. Guess I'll keep looking.

Very bad build quality. It broke the first time I used it. Your money would be worth if you spend it on a better divider.

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This product is not worth a penny!! First time I used it I did not even get half way through the apple and the whole thing fell apart. Go with a different brand for sure!!

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I ordered five of these because they looked similar to one I purchase a few years ago which works great. Boy was I fooled! Like the old adage says, "don't judge a book by it's cover"! I tried two of the five and the very first use they wouldn't even cut all the way through an apple, and to top that off they fell apart inside the apples and I just about couldn't get them out of the apples. Needless to say, I returned them and requested a refund. I just to warn anyone else off from buying this product and wasting your time from even attempting trying them!!!

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Very bad quality made.

On first usage it was ok. But on second usage it broke and i was disappointed.

I Dont recommend this product to any one.

Oneida Flatware - Casual Icarus Steak Knives, Set of 4

Oneida Flatware - Casual Icarus Steak Knives, Set of 4These are by far the best knives I have ever owned. The weight is perfect the design is flawless, and the handles are the perfect diameter. I have big hands and like a well weighted strong made utensil. The Diameter of the handle is just perfect where many others are too thin and bend over time. I will also add that I have had these for over a year now and they still shine and show very few scuffs from wear and tear. I strongly recommend these to anyone who wants a flawless long lasting set of utensils.

Wusthof 4622 Classic 7.1-Inch Fillet Knife (18cm)

Wusthof 4622 Classic 7.1-Inch Fillet KnifeMy husband (commercial fisherman) has been using this knife for 4 years, it is his favorite fillet knife (he has 10 different fillet knives on board). So we finally bought one for home. Excellent quality, if purchasing, make sure it is the 'Classic' series, they have other series (ie; Emeril) that are not as high quality and are therefore cheaper.

A carpenter friend once told me "If you're working too hard, you're not using the right tool." I just bought this knife and bought a fish on the way home and put it to use right away. The meat came away from the skin with near perfection (and that was on my first try!) and very little waste. It's the right tool for the job. Tomorrow's mission: a whole chicken.

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I bought this fillet knife for my brother who is a sponsored salt water angler. He informed me that this is the best fillet knife he has ever owned. Sharp as a razor and passes through bone, skin, and meat with no effort at all.

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I used this knife for the first time tonight to skin a salmon fillet. This was also my first time skinning a fish. As I approached the fish nervously, thoughts of everything that could possibly go wrong performing this simple yet delicate task began racing through my mind; tearing the skin, removing too much flesh, the knife slipping, anything that could destroy my expensive piece of Coho. I grabbed the fillet by a corner and made my first cut down to the skin. Then, in a rather undramatic glide of the wrist, it was all over. Done, perfectly, not a shred of flesh on the skin. Great knife. I was shipped (perhaps by accident) the leather sheath, though I ordered just the knife. I am slowly building my collection of Wusthof knives. I have the 6" and 10" chef's, this fillet, and the 5.5" serrated utility and all are remarkable knives. I will also add that I had almost a spiritual moment today when I pulled the 10" chef knife from its packaging. Feels great in the hand, hefty, but perfectly balanced. All I remember thinking was, "Wow. Now that's a knife!"

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All my knives are Wüsthof but this is by far the sharpest I've used. Flexible, nice looking, and you will find yourself using it for everything (even household tasks) that requires a keen edge. Buy it with caution, or BandAids...